Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Radio Nellikka: The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KeSCPCR) will launch Radio Nellikka, an exclusive internet radio station for children. Radio Nellikka is a child-centric internet radio platform initiated by KeSCPCR to spread awareness, education, and rights-based content tailored for children and their guardians. The objective of Radio Nellikka is to promote […]

Cyber Suraksha: The Defence Cyber Agency has launched ‘Cyber Suraksha’, a national-level cyber security exercise, aimed at enhancing India’s cyber defence readiness. ‘Cyber Suraksha’ is a multi-phased cybersecurity drill simulating real-world cyber threats in a high-paced, gamified environment for national-level stakeholders. Launched By: Organised by the Defence Cyber Agency (DCyA). Objectives: Boost cyber resilience at […]

Maruti Suzuki Partners with Equitas Bank to Boost Retail Car Financing: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), India’s leading car manufacturer, has entered into a strategic vehicle financing partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB) to offer enhanced retail financing solutions for new cars, used cars, and commercial vehicles. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of […]

DNA Identification And Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash:   After the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, authorities are using DNA analysis to identify the remains of those killed in the accident. DNA identification is the gold standard for identifying human remains, especially after mass fatality events in which bodies might not […]

Agentic AI: India’s first agentic AI, Kruti, was launched by Krutrim start up. Agentic AI is a more advanced GenAI tool. This intelligent system goes beyond analysis, acting autonomously on behalf of individuals and organisations to manage complex tasks, make decisions, and solve problems. It uses sophisticated reasoning and iterative planning to autonomously solve complex, […]

India’s First Solar Waste Playbook: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released draft guidelines on June 4, 2025, for managing solar photovoltaic (PV) waste under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.Solar waste refers to end-of-life solar PV modules, panels, or cells discarded from use or manufacturing, now classified as CEEW 14 under e-waste rules. -India may […]

Y-Break protocol for workplace wellness: Union Ayush Minister highlighted the Modi government’s success in institutionalizing Yoga globally, with special mention of the Y-Break protocol for workplace wellness.Y-Break is a 5-minute guided Yoga module developed by the Ministry of Ayush to promote well-being and productivity in workplace settings. Aims to help working professionals de-stress, refresh, and […]

Sun Pharma Appoints Kirti Ganorkar as MD: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, India’s largest pharmaceutical company, has appointed Kirti Ganorkar as its Managing Director, effective September 1, 2025. The move marks the culmination of a carefully planned succession process, with founder Dilip Shanghvi transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman. While Ganorkar will oversee day-to-day business […]

Statins : Recent Study Recent study has found that Statins could lower the death rate by nearly 40 per cent for critically ill patients with sepsis. Statins are medications that lower cholesterol levels by blocking an enzyme in the liver that helps produce cholesterol. They are prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases like […]